Archived Fisheries Management Proclamations
| Proclamation Name | Issued Date | Effective Date | Document File |
|---|---|---|---|
| GILL NET RESTRICTIONS - INTERNAL COASTAL AND JOINT FISHING WATERS SOUTH OF MANAGEMENT UNIT A – OPENS MANAGEMENT UNITS B (SUBUNITS ONLY), C, D1 (NORTHERN SUBUNIT ONLY), D2, AND E TO THE USE OF GILL NETS WITH STRETCHED MESH LENGTH OF 4 INCHES THROUGH 6 ½ IN | 5:45 P.M., Tuesday, October 1, 2024 |
M-16-2024 | |
| GILL NETS – ALBEMARLE SOUND AREA INTERNAL COASTAL AND JOINT FISHING WATERS – OPENING MANAGEMENT UNIT A TO THE USE OF LARGE MESH GILL NETS WITH OVERNIGHT SOAKS | 5:45 P.M., Tuesday, October 1, 2024 |
M-15-2024 | |
| FLOUNDER – COMMERCIAL FISHING OPERATIONS - ATLANTIC OCEAN | 12:01 A.M., September 16, 2024 |
FF-39-2024 | |
| BLUEFISH – COMMERCIAL – IMPLEMENTS 300-POUND POSSESSION LIMIT | 12:01 A.M., September 9, 2024 |
FF-38-2024 | |
| FLOUNDER – COMMERCIAL - INTERNAL COASTAL AND JOINT FISHING WATERS AND ATLANTIC OCEAN WATERS (GEAR AND AREA SPECIFIC) | 12:01 A.M., Sunday, September 15, 2024 |
FF-37-2024 | |
| FLOUNDER – COMMERCIAL FISHING OPERATIONS - ATLANTIC OCEAN | 12:01 A.M., September 4, 2024 |
FF-36-2024 | |
| RESCINDED - SHELLFISH MANAGEMENT AREAS – PAMLICO SOUND | 12:01 A.M., August 9 |
SF-6-2022 (RESCINDED) | |
| SNAPPER GROUPER COMPLEX – COMMERCIAL – BLUELINE TILEFISH – CLOSURE | 12:01 A.M., August 8, 2024 |
FF-34-2024 | |
| SNAPPER GROUPER COMPLEX – COMMERCIAL – RED SNAPPER – CLOSURE | 12:01 A.M., August 6, 2024 |
FF-33-2024 | |
| GILL NETS – ALBEMARLE SOUND AREA – INTERNAL COASTAL AND JOINT FISHING WATERS OF MANAGEMENT UNIT A – CLOSED TO THE USE OF FIXED OR STATIONARY GILL NETS AND MAINTAINS THE USE OF RUNAROUND, STRIKE, AND DROP GILL NETS WITH STRETCHED MESH LENGTH OF 5 ½ INCHES | 12:01 A.M., Monday July 29, 2024 |
M-14-2024 (REVISED) | |
| SPANISH MACKEREL – COMMERCIAL AND RECREATIONAL – COMMERCIAL HARVEST PERIOD WITH 500 POUND POSSESSION LIMIT | 12:01 A.M., Sunday, July 28, 2024 |
FF-32-2024 | |
| GILL NETS – ALBEMARLE SOUND AREA – INTERNAL COASTAL AND JOINT FISHING WATERS OF MANAGEMENT UNIT A – CLOSES TO THE USE OF FIXED OR STATIONARY GILL NETS LESS THAN 4 INCHES STRETCHED MESH LENGTH AND MAINTAINS THE USE OF RUNAROUND, STRIKE, AND DROP GILL NETS | 12:01 A.M., Friday July 26, 2024 |
M-14-2024 | |
| GILL NETS – ALBEMARLE SOUND AREA – INTERNAL COASTAL AND JOINT FISHING WATERS OF MANAGEMENT UNIT A – CLOSES TO THE USE OF FIXED OR STATIONARY GILL NETS LESS THAN 4 INCHES STRETCHED MESH LENGTH AND MAINTAINS THE USE OF RUNAROUND, STRIKE, AND DROP GILL NETS | 12:01 A.M., Friday July 26, 2024 |
M-14-2024 | |
| SNAPPER GROUPER COMPLEX – COMMERCIAL – GOLDEN TILEFISH LONGLINE COMPONENTS – EIGHT DAY RE-OPENING | 12:01 A.M., June 24, 2024 |
FF-31-2024 | |
| SNAPPER GROUPER COMPLEX – COMMERCIAL – 2024 SEASONS | 12:01 A.M., Monday, January 1, 2024 |
FF-8-2024 | |
| SNAPPER GROUPER COMPLEX – RECREATIONAL – RED SNAPPER – OPEN LIMITED SEASON | 12:01 A.M., Friday, July 12, 2024 |
FF-30-2024 | |
| SNAPPER GROUPER COMPLEX – COMMERCIAL – RED SNAPPER OPENING AND GAG GROUPER CLOSING | 12:01 A.M., Sunday, June 30, 2024 |
FF-29-2024 | |
| BLUEFISH – COMMERCIAL – IMPLEMENTS 50-POUND POSSESSION LIMIT | 12:01 A.M., June 28, 2024 |
FF-28-2024 | |
| POTS OPEN – PROVISIONAL POT AREAS IN INTERNAL COASTAL FISHING WATERS OF PAMLICO SOUND AND PAMLICO, BAY, AND NEUSE RIVERS | 12:01 A.M., Saturday, June 8, 2024, until 11:59 P.M., Saturday, November 30, 2024 |
PT-4-2024 | |
| POTS OPEN – PROVISIONAL POT AREAS IN INTERNAL COASTAL FISHING WATERS OF PAMLICO SOUND AND PAMLICO, BAY, AND NEUSE RIVERS | 12:01 A.M., Saturday, June 1, 2024, until 11:59 P.M., Saturday, November 30, 2024 |
PT-3-2024 | |
| SNAPPER GROUPER COMPLEX – COMMERCIAL – SNOWY GROUPER – CLOSURE | 12:01 A.M., Tuesday, June 4, 2024 |
FF-24-2024 | |
| BLUEFISH – COMMERCIAL – IMPLEMENTS 400-POUND POSSESSION LIMIT | 12:01 A.M., May 23, 2024 |
FF-23-2024 | |
| SHARK - COMMERCIAL AND RECREATIONAL SHARK HARVEST – OCEANIC WHITETIP SHARK RETENTION LIMIT REDUCED TO ZERO | 12:01 A.M., May 20, 2024 |
FF-22-2024 | |
| SNAPPER GROUPER COMPLEX – RECREATIONAL – GAG GROUPER AND BLUELINE TILEFISH – FISHING SEASONS | 12:01 A.M., Wednesday, May 1, 2024 |
FF-20-2024(REVISED) | |
| RESEARCH SANCTUARY- HAMMOCKS BEACH STATE PARK – QUEENS CREEK | 12:01 A.M., July 29, 2023 |
RS-4-2023 (REVISED)(RESCINDED) | |
| POTS OPEN – ATLANTIC OCEAN AND INTERNAL COASTAL AND JOINT FISHING WATERS WEST AND SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 58 BRIDGE | 12:01 A.M., Wednesday, May 1, 2024 |
PT-2-2024 | |
| SCUP – COMMERCIAL FISHING OPERATIONS – ATLANTIC OCEAN- NORTH OF CAPE HATTERAS – OPENING OF SUMMER HARVEST PERIOD | 12:01 A.M., Wednesday, May 1, 2024 |
FF-21-2024 | |
| GILL NETS – ALBEMARLE SOUND AREA – INTERNAL COASTAL AND JOINT FISHING WATERS OF MANAGEMENT UNIT A – IMPLEMENTS SMALL MESH GILL NET ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS AND ALLOWS USE OF RUNAROUND, STRIKE, AND DROP GILL NETS WITH STRETCHED MESH LENGTH OF 5 ½ INCHES THR | 12:01 A.M., Wednesday May 1, 2024 |
M-11-2024 | |
| GILL NETS – ALBEMARLE SOUND AREA – INTERNAL COASTAL AND JOINT FISHING WATERS OF MANAGEMENT UNIT A – IMPLEMENTS SMALL MESH GILL NET ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS AND ALLOWS USE OF RUNAROUND, STRIKE, AND DROP GILL NETS WITH STRETCHED MESH LENGTH OF 5 ½ INCHES THR | 12:01 A.M., Wednesday May 1, 2024 |
M-11-2024 | |
| SNAPPER GROUPER COMPLEX – RECREATIONAL – GAG GROUPER AND BLUELINE TILEFISH – FISHING SEASONS | 12:01 A.M., Wednesday, May 1, 2024 |
FF-20-2024 |